Start Up; Preparation; Sorting The Laundry; Preparing Laundry For Washing - Hitachi BD-90YFVEM Instruction Manual

that shall be incurred due to using the
product without grounding according to
local regulations.
• Connection must comply with national
regulations.
• The electrical connection cable infra-
structure of the product must be ad-
equate and suitable for product require-
ments. It is recommended to use a resid-
ual current device.
• Power cable plug must be within easy
reach after installation.
• If the current supply to the fuse or
breaker in the house is less than 16
Amps, have a qualified electrician install
a 16 amp supply.
• The voltage specified in the "Technical
specifications" section must be equal to
your mains voltage.
• Do not make connections via extension
cables or multi-plugs. Overheating and
burning may occur due to the connecting
cable.

5 Preparation

Please read the "Safety Instruc-
tions" section first

5.1 Sorting the Laundry

• Sort laundry according to type of fabric,
colour, and degree of soiling and allow-
able water temperature.
• Always observe the instructions given on
the garment care labels.

5.2 Preparing Laundry for Washing

• Laundry items with metal attachments
such as, underwiring, belt buckles or
metal buttons will damage the product.
Remove the metal pieces or wash such
clothes by putting them in a laundry bag
or pillow case.
Damaged power cables should be
replaced by the authorised service
in order to prevent possible danger.

4.8 Start Up

Before starting to use the product make
sure that the preparations described in sec-
tion "Environmental instructions" and "In-
stallation". To prepare the product for
washing laundry, perform first operation in
Drum Cleaning programme. If this pro-
gramme is not available in your product, ap-
ply the method which is described in sec-
tion "Cleaning the loading door and the
drum".
Some water has remained in the
product due to the quality control
processes in the production. It is
not harmful for the product.
• Take out all substances in the pockets
such as coins, pens and paper clips, and
turn pockets inside out and brush. Such
objects may damage the product or
cause noise problem.
• Put small size clothes such as infant's
socks and nylon stockings in a laundry
bag or pillow case.
• Place curtains in without compressing
them. Remove curtain attachment items.
Curtain attachment items may cause
pulling and tearing on the curtain.
• Fasten zippers, sew loose buttons and
mend rips and tears.
• Wash "Machine washable" or "Hand
washable" labelled products only with an
appropriate programme.
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